Walmart revenue increased 2.9% in the third quarter to $119 billion, while its expenses increased 3% (vs third quarter 2013 totals), the company reported this week. The world's largest grocer-retailer reported US same-store sales up 0.5% through Oct. 31. Operating income for the US stores declined 1.2% to $4.9 billion. The operating income for Sam's Club increased 12% and international store operating income was up 3.7%. Overall, Walmart's margin in the quarter was 5.8%.
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